HME INCORPORATED RECALLS FIRE TRUCKS

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HME / 1871 2008 Manufacturer : HME INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date : JUL 03, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V323000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5

Summary: HME IS RECALLING 5 MY 2008 MODEL 1871 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WHEEL STUDS. THESE REAR WHEEL STUDS MAY BE BRITTLE AND BREAK.

Consequence: IF ONE OF THE WHEEL STUDS BROKE AND LEFT IN THIS CONDITION, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS MAY ALSO FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: HME WORKED WITH ARVINMERITOR TO HAVE THE WHEEL STUDS REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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